Earthquake report · M 4.5

M4.5 earthquake 112 km from Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 16:25 UTC

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 AM (GMT+10) 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 57 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -5.35°, 152.14° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.5
Depth (km): 57
Local time: Oct 21, 2026, 12:20 AM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 14:20
Coordinates: -5.346, 152.145

Updates

M 4.5 - 111 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaOct 20, 2026, 16:25 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.